Small Business Rates Relief

David_Peckham

I previously worked from home and didn't use any room exclusively for business purposes. I therefore didn't pay business rates. 

I am now renting an office with a rateable value of £10,000. 

My home is now just a correspondence address (in case I change office in the future). 

Am I entitled to small business rates relief on these facts? 

Thank you!  

Tucosalamanca

I can't see why not?

If you're concerned, check with your local council and get it in writing.

Business rates relief: Small business rate relief - GOV.UK

David_Peckham

That's what I thought. 

I made the application for small business rates relief and the council has sent me a bill! 

Tucosalamanca

Hopefully, you'll receive a revised bill once the SBBR has been granted.

In the last couple of years, I've moved from a large unitary authority who were consistently poor, to a much smaller one, who (so far) seem to be much better.

I would keep good records, they might ask for details, it might take a couple of months but should get resolved without too much difficulty. Good luck with it...

daveyjp

There are two processes.  The bill will have been raised due to a change of tenancy.  The relief will be dealt with separately as the previous occupier may not have been eligible for relief.

David_Peckham

Thank you for your comments. It was a bit disconcerting to receive the bill and I did email them to question it as I can do without additional prompts to pay before they get round to determining my application for the relief.